OBITUARY

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21608, 28 September 1933, Page 12

OBITUARY

MR. JAMES MAYS NORTH SHORE RESIDENT LONG PERIOD IN DISTRICT Tho death occurred yesterday of Mr. James Mays, of Buchanan Street, Devonport, for many years a wellknown resident of tho North Shore. Ho was born in Leicester in 1850 and came to .New Zealand in 1860 with his parents, who settled at Dovonport, where another son, Mr. Oliver Mayn, held an appointment as .a schoolteacher. Among Mr. James Mays' school follows were Mr. E. W. Alison and members of tho family. After leaving school tho late Mr. Mays was. apprenticed to Mr. I*. F. Gilbert, builder. He worked on the construction of Bishop's Court, Paniell, and, acting for some time as assistant bcllringer, ho saw much of Bishop Selwyn and others who figured in early Church work. Tho opening of the Thames goldfiold attracted him from Auckland, but only temporarily. He commenced building in Devonport in 1870, and from then on was associated prominently with many North Shore activities. The late Mr. Mays was a member of tho old Devonport Road Board and of the Borough Council.when it was constituted. He also assisted in the establishment of the Devonport Ferry Company. On his retirement from the building trade ho was appointed valuer for tho North Shore and an assessor for the Government. Later ho undertook several Public Works contracts in the Auckland district. From 1921 to 1925 Mr. Mays was again on the Devonport Borough Council, and was actively connected with the concrete roading works carried out. Tho late Mr. Mays in his youth was a keen athlete, and ho also took an interest in horse racing. He supported tho formation of the Takapuna Jockey Club, and remained on its committee until his death. A foundation member of Lodge Albion, the late Mr. Mays is to be accorded, a Masonic funeral to-day. Ho is survived by Mrs, Mays, and three children, Mr. Krnest Mays, MrRoy Mays, and Mrs. D. W. Masou, all of North Shore. At a meeting of the Devonport Borough Council last evening members stood in sileneo as a' mark of respect to the lato Mr. Mays. MR. JOSEPH STEINKR [from our own- correspondent] TE AROHA, Weduesd»y The death has occurred of Mr. Joseph Steiner, a well-known resident of Springdalo. My. Steiner came to New Zealand from Switzerland .'3O years ago, settling first in Taranaki. Later he took up land at Hungahunga, where man}* of his countrymen are successful farmers. Fifteen years ago he moved to Springdale. Mr. Steiner was wollknown as a practical farmer, who was ever willing to give assistance and advice to others. He js survived by his wife, one son and one daughter. r - MR. J. J. LANE , [BY TELEGRArH —OWN CORRESrONWF.NT] WHANGAREI. Wedne»day The death occurred yesterday of Mr. John Jamos Lane, aged 54 years, a well-known resident of the Wniotira district, where he had carried out numerous public works contracts. He was born in Maldon, Victoria, and came to New Zealand in 1911. He first worked in the limestone works at Limestono Island,- "Whanßarci. later goinc to Reefton and being engaged in goldmining. Ho married Miks Power Armstrong, of Reofton, and after several years, with wife and family, he came North. Mr. Lane carried out contracts' at Waipu, Wellsford, Warkworth • and Waiotira and in addition worked on the construction of the Pukohuia-Kiri-kopuni railway line. He is survived by his wife, three daughters and seven sons. i